Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Res. 1543, recommends that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress. It states that he failed to comply with a deposition subpoena and a subpoena for the production of documents, both issued on June 26, 2026, by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
If the House agrees to the resolution, it would direct the Speaker of the House to certify this finding of contempt to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This action is taken to allow for legal proceedings against Leon D. Black as provided by law, and to enforce the subpoenas.
This resolution was introduced and agreed to by the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, without objection. As a simple resolution, its agreed-upon status marks the end of the legislative process for this measure.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1543 do?
- This bill, H.Res. 1543, recommends that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress. It states that he failed to comply with a deposition subpoena and a subpoena for the production of documents, both issued on June 26, 2026, by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. If the House agrees to the resolution, it would direct the Speaker of the House to certify this finding of contempt to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This action is taken to allow for legal proceedings against Leon D. Black as provided by law, and to enforce the subpoenas. This resolution was introduced and agreed to by the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, without objection. As a simple resolution, its agreed-upon status marks the end of the legislative process for this measure.
- Has H.Res. 1543 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1543. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1543?
- H.Res. 1543 was sponsored by Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R-KY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1543?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (16 Sep 2026).
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